Gladys K. Nennig, age 82, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Felican Village, Manitowoc, formerly of Newton, died peacefully with her family by her side Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 at St. Mary's Home.
Gladys was born on June 5, 1933, in Osman, daughter of the late Ernest and Mathilda (Wagner) Lehrke
On February 7, 1953 Gladys married Harold G. Nennig at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage before Harold preceded her in death on November 9, 2008.
She was employed with Tecumseh Products as well as Bemis Manufacturing from where she retired. During her retirement she cared for her grandchildren, nieces, nephews as well as many other children in her home.
She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community in Newton. Gladys enjoyed playing Sheepshead, fishing, flower gardens and most of all spending time with her family.
Gladys is survived by her seven children: Diana (Richard) Dionne, Sheboygan, Ronald Nennig, Kiel, Rodney (Nancy) Nennig, OR, Debra (Mark) Stock, Newton, Darsi (Gary) Grapentine, Manitowoc, Denise Hoffmann, Sheboygan and Darlynn (Randy) Wigand, Manitwoc; 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchidren. She is further survived by her sisters: Pearl Kienbaum, Carol Gierke and Ruthie (Fritz) Holschbach, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her son: Rick Nennig; son-in-law: John Hoffmann; brother: Norman Lehrke and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, (8100 Brunner Road) Newton. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM on Wednesday at the church.
A special thank you to the Angels on the St. Claire Unit for the care and compassion shown to mom and her family. You weren't just her caregiver you were her family. You will never be forgotten.